inexperience
Americannoun
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lack of experience.
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lack of knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of inexperience
From the Late Latin word inexperientia, dating back to 1590–1600. See in- 3, experience
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Now healthy, his inclusion on the playoff roster would be a gamble that his elite stuff can mask his inexperience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
In an economy built around AI, college may become one of the last places where inexperience is treated as a stage of growth rather than a reason for rejection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The inexperience of some builders could be partly to blame.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Schlossberg’s inexperience and total lack of punctiliousness would make him a horrible candidate for mayor, president, governor, even comptroller.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
When she had first told Sister Ailan about her vision, she omitted the feelings that had been so upsetting, fearing they were a sign of weakness or inexperience.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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